Be brave, little penguin

Select an Action

Title:

Be brave, little penguin

Author:

Andreae, Giles, 1966- author.

Parker-Rees, Guy, illustrator.

Summary:

Pip-Pip, the littlest penguin, is teased for being afraid of the water until, with his mother's guidance, he finally jumps in.

General Note:

"Be Brave, Little Penguin was originally published in the UK by Orchard Books, an imprint of Hachette Children's Group, part of The Watts Publishing Group Limited, in 2017."

Edition:

American edition.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm

Genre:

Stories in rhyme.

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Fear -- Juvenile fiction.

Mother and child -- Juvenile fiction.

Penguins -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Parker-Rees, Guy,

Publisher:

Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc.,

Publication Date:

2018

2017

ISBN:

9781338150391

Publication Information:

New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc., [2018]

Call Number:

P ANDREAE

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003326975	Picture Books	ANDREAE	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

A little penguin overcomes his BIGGEST fear in this universal rhyming story from the international bestselling creators of Giraffes Can't Dance ! Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there's just one problem . . . he's scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement -- and a whole lot of heart -- to finally make that leap and be BRAVE! Be Brave, Little Penguin is the eagerly awaited new picture book from the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance . Written in true Giles Andreae style, this feel-good rhyming story portrays a positive message of confidence and self-esteem. Illustrations filled with humor and warmth by Guy Parker-Rees will help make this touching tale a family favorite.

Author Notes

Giles Andreae is the author of the international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance , as well as many other books for children. Giles lives with his wife, Victoria, and their four children in the United Kingdom.

Guy Parker-Rees is one of today's bestselling children's book illustrators. He is the illustrator of the international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance , as well as Dinosaurumpus! , both written by Giles Andreae. Guy lives in the United Kingdom with his wife and three sons. Visit him online at guyparkerrees.com.

Reviews (1)

Publisher's Weekly Review

A young penguin faces his fear in this rhyming tale from the team behind Giraffes Can't Dance. While a colony's penguins frolic in the sea, Pip-Pip stays on shore, building an igloo by himself: "Names like 'Scaredy-Pip-Pip'/ Echoed in his ears./ He was sad and he was lonely,/ But he couldn't show his tears." When Pip-Pip's parents ask what's wrong, he responds with a worst-case scenario that includes freezing water, being unable to swim, and being eaten by a monster. Andreae's story aims to inspire not just bravery but positive thinking, as evidenced by Pip-Pip's mother's reply: "What if in that water/ There are friends for you to meet?/ And what if it is light and warm/ And full of treats to eat?" She guides him to the water's edge, where "he closed his eyes, he held his breath,/ And little Pip-Pip... jumped!" Parker-Rees creates an appealing balance between the sunny yellow sky, crisp white snow, and a shimmering sea of blue in his swoopy and loose images. Through the verse can be cloying or awkward, the message may still hit home with nervous readers. Ages 3-5. (Dec.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Available:*

Bound With These Titles

On Order

Summary

Summary

Author Notes

Reviews (1)

Publisher's Weekly Review